2003 GMC YUKON DENALI spare tire

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3. Insert the hoist end
(open end)
(F) of the
extension through
the hole
(G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects
into the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end
of the extension
is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
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5. The wheel wrench has
a hook that allows you
to pull the hoist
cable towards you
to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
6. When the tire has been
lowered, tilt the
retainer
(D) at the end
of the cable so it
can be pulled up
through the wheel
opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the flat tire and raise the vehicle.
1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently prying the cap out.
The
tools you’ll be using include the bottle jack (A), the
wheel blocks
(B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions
(D), and the wheel wrench (E).
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3. Position the jack under the vehicle.
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
Front Position
Front Tire Flat:
If the flat tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle,
you’ll need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench
to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle
to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame
sections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire
to clear the ground.
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Rear Tire Flat: If the flat
tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle,
you’ll need to
use the jack handle (C)
and both jack handle
extensions
(D). Attach the
wheel wrench to the
jack handle extensions.
Attach the jack handle
to
the jack. Use the
jacking pad provided on
the rear axle.
Rear Position
Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground.
4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take
off the
flat tire.
5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel
bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts.
If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new
GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specification. See “Capacities
and Specifications”
in the Index for wheel nut
torque specification.
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See “Capacities and
Specifications” in the index for the wheel nut
torque specification. When
you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the
wheel and tap it into place until
it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap only goes
on one way. Be sure to line up
the tab
on the center cap with the indentation on the
wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should
always be stored under the vehicle with the
hoist. However, storing
it that way for an extended
period of time could damage the wheel.
To avoid
this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repaired as
soon as possible.
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Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in
the spare tire carrier. Use the art and text following
to help you:
A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extensions
I. Hoist Lock (If Equipped)
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed up.
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2. Tilt the retainer (D)
downward and through
the wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer
is fully seated across
the underside of
the wheel.
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3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I)
together.
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F
4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G) in
the rear bumper
and into the hoist
shaft.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
PUSH & PULL
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench
to tighten the cable.
Reinstall the spare tire lock
(if equipped).
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Yukon XL Denali
A. Bottle Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks
D. Mounting Bracket
E. Removable Tray
F. Retaining Hook
G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut
H. Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
inflation pressure reguiariy. See infiation
-- Tire Pressure
on page
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for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire
on
page 5-63.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your
vehicle’s original road tires and wheels in size and
type,
do not include the spare in the tire rotation.
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